Government of Canada International Scholarships (ELAP | SEED)

Government of Canada International Scholarships (ELAP | SEED). The Government of Canada offers several scholarship programs to support candidates from abroad who wish to study, or conduct research in Canada on a short-term basis.

Important Dates

Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)

March 17, 2023	Deadline for candidate’s submission of application and supporting documents to University of Alberta International (UAI) through the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Research Application Form
March 28, 2023	Deadline for University of Alberta International submission of screened, eligible applications and supporting documents to the Government of Canada through the Momentum Portal
Spring 2023	Expected final selection and results notification to Canadian institutions. Information will then be shared by the University of Alberta with all candidates (selected, waitlisted, unsuccessful) as soon as possible.
August 1, 2023	Earliest possible program start date.
February 1, 2024	Latest possible program start date. Please plan to start a little earlier than this date. We recommend arriving no later than January 15 for the best research internship experience.

Emerging Leaders in the Americas (ELAP) and Study in Canada Scholarship

March 10, 2023	Deadline for candidate’s submission of application and supporting documents to University of Alberta International (UAI) through the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Research Application Form.
March 21, 2023	Deadline for University of Alberta International submission of screened, eligible applications and supporting documents to the Government of Canada through the Momentum portal.
Spring 2023	Expected final selection and results notification to Canadian institutions. Information will then be shared by the University of Alberta with all candidates (selected, waitlisted, unsuccessful) as soon as possible.
August 1, 2023	Earliest possible program start datePlease plan to start later than this date, given how long immigration processes realistically take. Accounting for processing times, the earliest many of our researchers are able to arrive is September, with most arriving between November and January.
February 1, 2024	Latest possible program start datePlease plan to start a little earlier than this date. We recommend arriving no later than January 15 for the best research internship experience.

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Important information:

• For undergraduate applications for a research-based experience, a written institutional collaboration and student exchange agreement or memorandum of understanding between the Canadian institution and the candidate’s home institution is desirable but not mandatory. Instead of an agreement, you will be required to provide a Letter of Invitation from the University of Alberta professor who has agreed to supervise you.
• For graduate applications, an inter-institutional agreement is desirable but not mandatory. If there is no existing exchange agreement, graduate applications which involve a new or established collaboration between professors from a Canadian institution and the candidate’s home institution will be accepted. 
• Applications and required supporting documents should be submitted directly to University of Alberta International by candidates through the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Research Application Form. 
• Applicants must be enrolled full-time in their proposed degree program at the time of application. For example, if the application period falls during a gap between the student’s Master’s and PhD enrollment, unfortunately, they will not be deemed eligible for the current scholarship year. If this situation applies to you, it is recommended that you apply next year.
• Scholarships cannot be deferred and are not renewable.
• Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously received a scholarship under any Global Affairs Canada scholarship program.
• Scholarships are not taxable for either the Canadian institution or the scholarship recipient.

Applicants are expected to review the Scholarship Terms and Conditions to confirm their eligibility for the program in advance of contacting a potential University of Alberta host professor. Specific information can be viewed by clicking on the name of the scholarship:

• Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)
• Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
• Study in Canada Scholarships 

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How to Apply

The instructions below are ONLY for students who wish to conduct research. If you instead wish to register in courses as part of a study exchange then you’ll need to follow the instructions for students interested in a course-based exchange. Note that we are unable to accept applications for students wishing to both conduct research and take courses; you must choose one or the other.

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Candidates wishing to conduct research at the U of A

Step 1 – Determine Your Eligibility

Review all Eligibility criteria and Important Dates before proceeding.

Step 2 – Find a Host Professor/Supervisor

If all Eligibility criteria is met, the research internship candidate must find a willing UAlberta host supervisor and work with the host supervisor to determine a mutually agreed upon research project and duration based on the scholarship that is being applied for.

Search by faculty and research area on the different University of Alberta faculty websites or by Professors, Associate Professors, or Assistant Professors using this Department Listing. 

Email professors you would potentially like to work with the following information:

• your full name and contact information
• your home University and home country
• whether you are currently an undergraduate (bachelor) or graduate (master or doctoral) student
• which year of your degree program you are in
• the full name of the scholarship program you would be applying for
• how long you wish to do research for (4 months, 5-6 months, 8 months)
• your ideal start date (must finish no later than February 1 each year)
• documents such as your CV/resume, university academic transcripts, and/or cover letter
• a link to the information for host supervisors

Start this search early and allow up to 10 business days for a reply before following up, as professors receive many requests.

It is a good idea to start by reaching out to one to three potential host professors in your field. Please respect if someone tells you that the timing does not work for them, or that your research strengths are not a good fit for their project. These scholarships are open to universities across Canada and there may be a more suitable fit for you at another institution.

Step 3 – Gather Supporting Documents

Once the research internship candidate has found a host supervisor, the candidate will work together with their home institution (not the University of Alberta) and U of A host supervisor to gather the required supporting documents. 

The supporting documents vary slightly between funding programs, so please follow all instructions on the appropriate program pages carefully. The information is listed in the Supporting Documents section on each specific scholarship web page.

• Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
• Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)
• Study in Canada Scholarship

Step 4 – Submit your Application

All applications for a research experience must be submitted through the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Research Application Form by the University of Alberta’s deadline.

NOTE: You will be required to answer several questions and upload the supporting documents to the application form. Be sure to allow yourself adequate time before the deadline time to collect and submit all of the information.

Step 5 – The University of Alberta International reviews your application

University of Alberta International (UAI) will review all applications received via the Electronic Application Form by the institution-set internal deadline for eligibility and completeness. Incomplete applications and unsolicited documents emailed outside of the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Research Application Form will NOT be submitted.

The University of Alberta International (UAI) will attach a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or other agreement between the University of Alberta and the partner institution as part of submitting applications through Momentum, the online scholarships application system.

If your application is incomplete or ineligible, we will follow up with you between the institution-set internal deadline and the final submission deadline. If you are not able to provide the appropriate information within two business days of the request or before the final submission deadline, we will not submit your application. Check the email account that you provided to us in the application form frequently for any messages, and check your spam or junk mail folders to be sure.

Step 6 – The University of Alberta International submits applications

The University of Alberta International (UAI) will submit complete and eligible applications to the Government of Canada on behalf of the candidate and host supervisor by the relevant deadline. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be submitted.

Step 7 – The University of Alberta International communicates results

University of Alberta International (UAI) will notify all candidates and host supervisors of the results via email once they are shared by the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE), typically 3 months or so after the submission deadline has passed.

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Important Information about Supporting Documents

Review the following information about the necessary application documents, what is required of each, and who is responsible for their submission. 

Proof of Citizenship

Letter of Intent

Letter of Invitation (Required for both undergraduate and graduate research based applications)

Letter of Support from the Home Institution

Letter of Proof of Full-time Enrolment from the Home Institution

Privacy Notice Statement

Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement between the U of A and the Candidate’s Institution

NOTE:

If a document is not in English or French, an official translation by a professional translator must be provided. It does not need to be a certified translation.

Incomplete applications and unsolicited documents emailed outside of the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Application Form will NOT be submitted to Global Affairs Canada.

Supporting documents must be uploaded and attached to the online application form in one of the following formats: .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif. Each document must be smaller than 5 MB in order for the application to upload successfully.